If you’ve ever wondered how to elevate a backyard micro wedding, then you’re in the right place! From details in the signage to a cigar bar, there was no detail missed. Wildflowers and an Arizona super bloom inspired this evening, and it came together perfectly thanks to some amazing wedding vendors!

I eloped on the island of Oahu and it was one of the best things my husband and I ever did. I’m sharing all the things we did on our elopement day and how to plan your own epic adventure elopement in Hawaii!

Let me tell you about one of the most amazing engagement sessions I’ve ever had – the kind that makes me love what I do even more!  It will go down as one of my favorites of ALL TIME!!! The sunset. The location. This couple. All of it. I recently photographed Gabby and Kyle, a […]

If you have decided to write your own vows, you may feel overwhelmed and have no idea where to begin. Well, I’ve got you! I have 4 tips that will help you significantly when putting your thoughts to paper!

Listen up!!! Your partner wants the proposal documented. Even if they desire something intimate and just the two of you… hire a photographer to hide out and take photos! Proof or it didn’t happen, am I right?! Just kidding, but seriously I have yet to meet someone who says they wouldn’t want photos of their proposal. I am here to tell you how to plan a perfect surprise proposal!

Chances are if you’re engaged and planning a wedding, you’re hearing tons of opinions and input on what you should and shouldn’t do. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed out! As a wedding photographer, I have seen a lot of things, and as someone who works in the wedding industry, I have some advice […]

Casey and Jon came from Houston and while they were in town for the weekend they wanted to take their engagement photos, so we made it happen. I love that I’ve had so many couples reach out and say they’re coming from out of state and want to book a desert engagement session while they’re visiting Arizona. I think the desert is absolutely beautiful, and such a fun and unique place to take photos!

Sometimes the day of your session the weather is “less than ideal.” But as long as it’s safe and if you’re down to embrace the weather that Mother Nature throws your way… I promise it will be worth it! Some of my favorite sessions I have ever had are when it’s overcast, windy as heck, or even snowing. So if you have a shoot scheduled and it starts to rain or it looks like it’s going to rain, here are a few ideas on how to embrace it…

Max and Alexa’s wedding day was STUNNING! I had the opportunity to second shoot for Briquelle for this beautiful couple’s big day and I am so grateful for the chance I had to work alongside her. This was the first wedding I shot in Phoenix since moving from San Diego and I fell in love with desert weddings on this day. Was it hot? Hot is an understatement. Was it worth? Ohhh yessss!

One thing I love seeing when I show up to a wedding is seeing personal and unique touches incorporated throughout the day! I think the best way to make a wedding feel more personal, not only to you and your partner, but to your guests is by adding in personal elements. Here are five of my favorite ways you can personalize your wedding day to feel more personal and sentimental!